Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrant Application File B.L.Wt 868-400, George Gilchrist, Va.

SERVICE
NUMBER
Va.
Gilchrist, George
B.L.H. 868 H 100 Major
Issued Aug. 24, 1789. to George Gilchrist.
CONTENTS

The Secretary of War of the United States will please issue in my name & deliver unto the M c Bay a military land warrant for what may be due to George Gilchrist a major in the American army in the Revolutionary war with Great Britain. I being the only heir of George Gilchrist deceased. Witness my hand & seal. This day of
year. 1809.
Witness.
Andrew Gilchrist
John Nock
Wm Schoosfield

At a Court held for Acumuck County July the 31 st 1809
It is ordered to be certified to the Secretary of War of the United States that Andrew Gilchrist is the only heir to George Gilchrist a Major in the American Army in the revolutionary war with Great Britain.
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Teste
John Wise C lerk
Geo Gilchrist
John Wise
Andrew Gilchrist To J. M. Bailey Authority to receive General Warrant

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Geo: Gilchrist his Will
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Geo Gilchrist
Will

I George Gilehrust of the County of Accomack being sick and weak of Body but of Sound mind and memory do make and ordain this my last will & Testament in manner and form following. I desire that all my negroes which are in Virginia and Maryland, Mary, Adah, Betty, Simon, Glasgow, Isaac, Adair, Sarah, and all the increase of the above named Mary should be free at the age of twenty one years, and my Executors are hereby required to execute any Act or deed necessary to carry the same into effect
Item I give unto Polly Reuse the sum of five pounds.
Item I give to my son Andrew Gilehrust my whole estate, and in case of his Death before he comes to lawful age to descend to the children of my Sister Ban-dick to be equally divided amongst them. Lastly, I constitute and appoint my friend William Burndick Executor to this my last Will and Testament In Witness whereof I have hereunto set this my hand & Seal this 14 th day of August 1789
in the presence of Levin Walker
George Gilehrust
Seal
Sarah Pick
At a Court held for Accomack County September 29 1789
This Will was proved by the oath of Sarah Pick and Levin Walker witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And on the motion of Wm Burndick taking Oath and giving John Poulsen for Security who entered into and acknowledged a bond for that purpose, Certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form
Teste
Littleton Savage
CAG
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John Wise CAG

Rev. 1812
Rev. and War Sect
January 3, 1927
Mrs. N. J. Cornwall 2230 Chapel St., Berkeley, Calif.
Madam:
I have to advise you that from the papers on file in this Bureau it appears that a Warrant numbered 868, issued August 24, 1789 for four hundred acres of bounty land, on account of the services of George Gilchrist, Major of the Virginia Line, War of the Revolution.
The above George Gilchrist of Accomac County, Virginia, bequeathed his whole estate to his son Andrew Gilchrist, in his will dated August 14, 1789 which was probated September 29, 1789. Their ages are not stated.
The dates and places of soldier's birth, marriage and death are not shown, nor is the name of his wife stated.
In 1809 Andrew Gilchrist stated that he was the only heir of Major George Gilchrist.
For the location of land, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D.C. giving him all of the data in first paragraph of this letter.
Respectfully,
WINFIELD SCOTT Commissioner.
Mrs. N. J. Cornwall said see the act this morning Feb. 5-1917

See case of Smith Snead, Va., B.L. Wt 2056 -400, issued 1789, for Thos. M. Bayly's {receipt dated Aug 17, 1809, of George Gilchrist's warrant 868-400, issued 1789 Aug. 24,

Massillon Ohio June 22 nd /17 1114 Plum St Rev see #21
Dept. of Interior Bureau of Pensions Gentlemen:
Can you give me any dates of George Gilchrist?
On Page 248
Francis B. Nightman
Historical register, it gives his service as Capt. of 9 th Virginia July 1176 - and he before retired Feb 12 th 1781 with the rank of Major. Now I have now the dates of his death or birth or marriage and thought you might be able to supply them for me -
Thanking you I am Mrs. J. N. Morris Register D.A.R.

2230 Chapel St, Berkeley California
Oct, 27, 1926.
Commissioner of Pensions:
Sir, Have
you a record of Captain George Gilchrist, of the 9th, Va, Regiment. Appointed July 4, 1776. And commanded by Colonel George Mathews. Having received a pension of any kind? either in land, or money? Where was the land located? And to what address was the money sent? He was retired in 1781 with the rank of Major.
(Mrs) N. J. Cornwall.

Nov. 1st. 1929
The Commissioner of Pensions: Washington D. C.
Sir: I wish to obtain as complete a Revolutionary War Record, of the services, of Captain George July Gilchrist of Accomac Co., Virginia as possible; Also date of his birth; and where? his marriage? birth of children? and date of death of himself, and wife? Did he receive a pension? for his services. He was appointed July 4th 1776. And commissioned July 22nd. 1776. Was I believe Captain of 9th, Va. Regiment, commanded by Colonel George Matthews.
Respectfully
(Mrs.) N. P. Cornwall
892 Arlington Ave.
Berkeley
California

The Commissioner of Pensions Washington D. C.
Sep. 21. 1929
Sir:
I wish to learn if Captain Gilbre of Accomac Co. Va. received a warrant for land, in payment for services, during the Revolutionary War? And if he received a pension? Also war record.
Respectfully Mrs. H. J. Cornwall 892 Arlington Ave. Berkeley California

November 8, 1939.
Mrs. N. J. Cornwall 892 Arlington Avenue Berkeley, California.
Dear Madam:
I advise you that your were furnished, January 3, 1927, the history of the only soldier named George Gilchrist found on the Revolutionary War records of this bureau.
Due to the lack of a clerical force available for the purpose and the great number of inquiries similar to yours, it is not the practice of the bureau to furnish the same history the second time to the same person.
The Revolutionary War records of this bureau fail to afford any information in regard to any soldier with surname Giloree.
Very truly yours,
EARL D. CHURCH Commissioner.

War Section Rev. War Section
July 25, 1917.
Mrs. J. N. Merwin, 1114 Plum Street, Massillon, Ohio.
Madam:
In response to your communication received the nineteenth instant, relative to the Revolutionary War soldier Major George Gilchrist, you are advised that the dates and places of his birth, death and marriage are not shown, as stated in the enclosed letter from this Bureau dated the third instant.
Very respectfully,
[Signature] Commissioner.
Mr. Freeman
Director: Can you give me any of dates of birth, marriage or death of this person Maj. Geo. Gilchrist. We are trying to find them for an ancestor who wants to join the DAR -
Signed Mrs. J. N. Merwin, Registrar

July 3, 1917.
Mrs. J. N. Merwin, 1114 Plum Street, Massillon, Ohio.
Madam:
In response to your letter dated the twenty-second ultimo, you are advised that the papers on file in this Bureau show that a Warrant numbered 868, issued August 24, 1789 for 400 acres of bounty land on account of the services of George Gilchrist as a Major of the Virginia line in the Revolutionary War.
The above George Gilchrist, of Accomack County, Virginia, bequeathed his whole estate to his son Andrew Gilchrist, in his will dated August 14, 1789 which was probated September 29, 1789. Their ages are not stated.
The dates and places of the soldier's birth, marriage and death are not shown, nor is the name of his wife stated.
In 1809, Andrew Gilchrist stated that he was the only heir of Major George Gilchrist.
For the location of the land, you should apply to the Commissioner of the General Land Office, Washington, D. C. giving him all of the data in the first paragraph of this letter.
Very respectfully,
E. C. Tieman
Acting Commissioner.